Official Bequia dive context and current-driven reef description.
Ship’s Stern
Ship’s Stern is a sloping Bequia drift reef.
About Ship’s Stern
Ship’s Stern is a sloping Bequia reef that shifts from colorful coral into sand partway down the slope. It is a current-aware drift dive with whip corals, gorgonians, and a lot of small reef structure to work through, so the best runs feel smooth rather than rushed. Divers who like a little flow get a rewarding route with lobsters, moray eels, grunts, and occasional bigger fish.
Research Estimate At Ship’s Stern
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Where Is Ship’s Stern?
Ship’s Stern Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 18m
Depth Note
Sloping reef meets sand partway down the run, with a reported maximum depth of about 18 m.
Best Season
Year-round; the current-run dives are the draw whenever conditions line up.
Typical Conditions
A sloping reef drift with nooks, overhangs, and sand at the lower end of the run.
Safety & Access At Ship’s Stern
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Choose the drift direction to match the current and keep to the reef line.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the practical route, and the dive works best when the current is manageable.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefing and standard drift-dive procedures.
Local Intel For Ship’s Stern
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A boat-access drift on a sloping reef with coral, overhangs, and enough structure to keep the run interesting.
Freedive
Only the shallowest part is realistic for competent freedivers; the full run is a scuba drift.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is limited to the calm shallow edge and is not the main use case here.
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Exposure Profile at Ship’s Stern
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Wildlife at Ship’s Stern
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Ship’s Stern Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Local dive-center support and boat-based Bequia diving.
Bequia dive-shop and snorkel support overview.
Ship’s Stern species context and clear-water description.
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